A councillor is urging residents to have their say on plans to mine six million tonnes of coal at the top of the Rhymney Valley.Company Miller Argent has submitted a planning application…
Author: Richard Gurner
Body of missing Blackwood man found in Pontllanfraith
The body of a missing 81-year-old Blackwood man has been found, Gwent Police has said.Derek Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street, Blackwood between 3.30pm and 4pm on November 7 by a…
Charity Christmas shoebox appeal deadline approaching
The deadline for Christmas charity shoebox appeal is looming.Each year, charity Samaritan’s Purse appeals for churches, schools, businesses and individuals to pack shoeboxes with gifts. These are then donated to around 1…
Wales squad show their support to Matthew Rees
The Wales rugby side will show their support for former captain Matthew Rees this weekend by wearing jerseys with a special symbol embroidered onto the sleeve.The Cardiff Blues hooker is currently facing…
Body of missing Markham man Mark Skirpan found
Police have confirmed the identity of body found in the Markham pit area is of missing 23-year-old Mark Skirpan.Mr Skirpan was last seen at his home address in Markham on Monday November…
Wales a ‘minefield’ for young entrepreneurs
Welsh youngsters need a clear ‘route map’ to help them through the minefield of starting their own business, according to a National Assembly committee.The Enterprise and Business Committee found a significant difference…
Share your views on S4C
An S4C viewers’ evening will take place on Monday November 18 at 7pm in the Virginia Park Golf Club in Caerphilly.Viewers will be given the opportunity to give their feedback on recent…
Auction raises £3,000 for Caerphilly’s Eisteddfod yr Urdd
A craft auction held to raise money for the Eisteddfod yr Urdd, which is coming to Caerphilly in 2015, has raised £3,000.Helen Greenwood, a development officer with Urdd Gobaith Cymru, said: “There…
Caerphilly Business Forum launches women’s network
Caerphilly Business Forum has launched a new women’s networking group in partnership with Caerphilly’s Rural Development Programme.The launch, which took place at Glenside Commercial last night, saw dozens of women across the…
Abercarn man features in campaign to boost adoption
An Abercarn man is taking part in a campaign to encourage people from different backgrounds to adopt.Research published by the British Association of Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) has revealed that misunderstandings about…